Bullying victimization, physical inactivity and sedentary behavior among children and adolescents: a meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Physical activity and sedentary behavior are related with psycho-social variables among youth, however its relationship with bullying victimization is unclear. The aim of the study was to clarify the associations between physical activity and sedentary behaviors with bullying victimization among children and adolescents.

Methods

Two independent authors searched in four databases. The studies were selected/included only if participants were children and/or adolescents and the relationship between physical activity and/or sedentary behavior with bullying victimization was reported. Random-effects meta-analyses were used.

Results

A total of 18 cross-sectional studies (including 386,740 children and adolescents, 51.8% females) were reviewed. Our study found tha

SUBMITTER: Garcia-Hermoso A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7488515 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature